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The city of Letovice and Tourist Information Centre are
looking forward to your visit and wish you a nice stay.
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Tyršova 2, 679 61 Letovice
Tel.: +420 516 476 790, +420 739 396 538
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
www.mks-letovice.cz
events for children – regular monthly theatre performances in
the House of Culture, masquerades, celebrating St. Nicholas Day
at the fire station.
LETOVICE
festivals – Music fests, International Festival of Brass Orchestras, Summer in Letovice, 3+1 Festival (photo 17), Fest mazec –
a competition of beginner musicians.
fairs, feasts – Historical fair (photo 16), traditional St. Prokop’s
Feast.
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Concerts – The Circle of Friends of Music, popular music, jazz
concerts series, the Large Brass Orchestra Show, concerts by Letovice choirs.
Sports events – Biking Around (bicycle race), “Srandaregata”
yacht race, Křetínka Cup – races of dragon boats (photo 19), European Week of Mobility and European Day without Cars, Chateau
Park Run (photo 18), Run around the Křetínka Reservoir.
Chateau events – ceremonies to open and end the season, antique
market, exhibitions.
Other – majorette shows, events in Isarno – the Celtic Open-Air
Museum, Night of Churches.
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© THE CITY OF LETOVICE
Photos: archive of Letovice Cultural Centre, J. Horák, P. Švancara
Set and printed by: Artron s.r.o., Boskovice
This leaflet was published thanks to the financial support of the South Moravian
Region and the city of Letovice.
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City of Letovice
Letovice is located about 40 kilometres north of Brno in a picturesque
valley on the confluence of the Svitava and Křetínka rivers. The first
mention of the city dates back to 1145. With the current number of
inhabitants about 6,700, Letovice is a natural economic, educational
and cultural centre and heart of the region. Its unique position in the
middle of the beautiful nature of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
and Drahanská Highlands together with its rich history, excellent facilities for sports activities and a wide range of cultural events make
Letovice a pleasant destination for tourism, relaxation and rest.
Landmarks, architecture
Chateau (photo 2) – It was originally a Gothic castle which was pro-
bably built in the second half of the 13th century. At the end of the
17th century, the centre of the castle was renovated and rebuilt into a
Baroque chateau. The chateau’s current appearance, which is a mix of
Neo-Gothic and Empire styles, originated in the 1830s. The chateau
is privately owned; in 2008 it was opened to the public. The nature
sanctuary called Letovice Park is located on the chateau hill.
Parish Church of St. Prokop (photo 1) – the interior of this originally
Gothic building, which dates back to the late 14th century, contains
valuable Renaissance gravestones and the Gothic Chapel of the Virgin Mary with stained glass, created by a renowned Czech artist Karel
Svolinský.
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Letovice is well known mainly for its brass band music, majorettes and
choirs. However, lovers of exhibitions, concerts and theatre will also
find what they are looking for.
Domino Gallery (photo 10) – an exhibition hall with three noticeable
corners with a fireplace and tile stove. Each month there is a new exhibition of renowned artists from the local area or from the Vysočina
(Highlands) Region.
PEX Gallery (photo 9) – this retail gallery offers artistic works by contemporary artists; there is also a museum exhibition featuring local
historical ceramics. The gallery hosts author exhibitions of works by
Czech artists.
Majorettes (photo 7, 8) – a majorette group called VO CO GOU performing under the auspices of Letovice Cultural Centre: still another
group of majorettes has been organized by the Elementary Art and
Music School.
Letovice Cultural Centre – hosts concerts of both classical and popular music, theatre performances for children and adults, exhibitions, forums as well as educational and handicraft courses. It participates in organizing most of the major cultural events in the city.
Choirs and music groups (photo 5) – The Mixed Choir of B. Martinů and Carpe Diem Chamber Choir performing under the auspices
of Letovice Cultural Centre. Within the Elementary Art and Music
School, there is a children choir named Carmina, a mixed choir called
Cantamus, Big Band, a symphony orchestra and other groups.
The Large Brass Orchestra of Elementary Art and Music
School (photo 6) – an orchestra well-known both in the Czech Republic
and abroad. It has got 65 members and it is the only brass orchestra
of such size in the South Moravian Region. Thanks to the popularity of its repertoire and excellent interpretation skills, it has received
numerous awards.
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Monastery of the Merciful Brothers with a hospital and the
Monastery Church of St. Wenceslas (photo 4) – this Baroque monas-
tery complex was built between 1751 and 1784. It includes the Church
of St. Wenceslas with a crypt and a unique historical pharmacy (photo 3).
Today the site houses a long-term care hospital.
Water tower – a technical design landmark, part of the first Březovský aqueduct from 1911.
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Sports and active relaxation
A wide range of sports facilities and opportunities to do sports will
please everyone who enjoys active lifestyle.
Bowling – two professional bowling lanes in Havírna Guesthouse.
Cycling – Letovice is an ideal destination for both cycling and
hiking. The Letovice Microregion offers extensive network of marked cycling routes.
Yachting, windsurfing, fishing, swimming, recreation – all of
these activities can take place at the Letovice water reservoir called
Křetínka which stretches from the west of Letovice towards Polička.
Swimming area (photo 11) – outdoor swimming area with water slides, volleyball court, beach volleyball court, football tennis pitch,
table tennis, skittles and a restaurant.
Covered shooting range (photo 14) – in the chateau premises.
Minigolf – 19 holes, trampolines, operated by BOP Křetínka Fan
Club.
Sports airfield (photo 15) – amateur flying, Letovice Aviation Club.
Tennis (photo 12) – 7 outdoor clay courts, in winter there is an inflatable
hall.
Other sports facilities (photo 13) – a covered sport arena, two football pitches and the sports grounds at Letovice Elementary School.
Isarno – Celtic Open-Air Museum – an authentic remake of a Celtic village, including examples of different crafts.
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